Caramel apple sangria is a cocktail with fun fall flavors. This fruity drink tastes like an adult caramel apple.
Caramel vodka is mixed with sweet apple cider and crisp pinot grigio. Serve it chilled, over ice. Add chopped apples to each individual glass, or to the sangria pitcher.
It’s perfect for a holiday party!
This recipe is part of The Wholesome Dish Complete Holiday Menu. Check out the full menu HERE.
Caramel Apple Sangria Recipe
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Author: Amanda Finks
Recipe type: Cocktail
Serves: 10 - 11
Ingredients
- 1 750 ml bottle of pinot grigio (or your favorite mild white wine)
- 1 cup caramel flavored vodka
- 6 cups apple cider
- 2 medium apples, cored and chopped
Instructions
- Stir the wine, vodka, and apple cider together in a large pitcher.
- Add the chopped apples to the pitcher, or to individual glasses.
- Serve the sangria over ice.
Notes
Apple cider settles. If the sangria sits for a while, it will need to be stirred before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 cup Calories: 195 Fat: 0.1 Carbohydrates: 25.4 Fiber: 0.8 Protein: 0.1
Can this be warmed up for the winter/cold months?
Amanda,
Absolutely! That sounds fantastic!
Keep in mind that alcohol boils at a lower temperature than water. And, if it is boiled, some of the alcohol will ‘cook off’.
Amanda,
Absolutely! That sounds fantastic!
Keep in mind that alcohol boils at a lower temperature than water. And, if it is boiled, some of the alcohol will ‘cook off’.
You could heat up the apple cider then add the alcohol.
L. Barnes,
Absolutely. Good idea!
I put the cider in a crock pot, along with cinnamon sticks, a whole orange with cloves stuck in it and 1/4 cup of brown sugar. Then I just put the bottle of caramel vodka beside the crock pot, and my guests can add it, or have it alcohol free.
How long is the shelf life ? When should it be disposed?
SHELF LIFE???? Drink up and enjoy!!!
Kat,
Basically, it depends. As long as it’s stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator, it will be good until the expiration date listed on the apple cider container. However, once a bottle of wine has been opened, the taste will deteriorate over time. Some wines will take on a vinegary taste and aroma after a couple of days. This depends on the type, brand, and year of the wine.
Since the wine is being mixed up in a sangria, I always buy inexpensive wine for this. And, I haven’t had any problems with the taste after a few days. I’m pretty sure I’ve stored it up to 4 days without any problems. Beyond that, I’m not sure how good it will be.
Hope this helps.
I made this at an atumn-themed party I had a few days ago and it was a HUGE hit! Absolutely delicious; I had to warn people that it actually was alcoholic because it just tasted so good. One moderation I made was adding about 1/2 a cup of fireball rum and it was awesome!
Thanks Madison! I’m glad you liked it!
How would this be with regular vodka? I have Celiac Disease and can’t have flavored vodka (I can only drink certain brands that are distilled from non-wheat grains). I’d love to have this for our Halloween party. Thank you!
Nicole,
This cocktail gets all of it’s caramel flavor from the caramel flavored vodka. So, you could add caramel flavoring in other ways. I know they make caramel flavored coffee syrups, hopefully some of those are gluten free. You could also add caramel extract, which some stores carry in the spice section.
Hope this helps.
When I made this i simply warmed the apple cider and stirred in a few tablespoons of caramel (i let it cool before adding the boozy part) the brand was Bonne Maman, its a spreadable caramel thats pretty good, though I do get it here in germany I don’t know about stateside brands. It worked out just fine, for a party tomorrow I think i shall try mulling the cider first then adding in the alcohol once its cooled.
Try infusing a bottle of vodka such as Chopin or Ciroc (both gluten free) with caramel candies. Buy about 20 of the bite sized candy and place into an airtight container with the vodka. Shake it vigorously and then let it sit for about 3 or 4 days tasting each day, shaking periodically. Strain it with a cheesecloth when the flavor is just right and you’re all set, Gluten free caramel vodka! You can also add a quarter of a teaspoon (at most) of salt to make it a salted caramel vodka. Have fun!!
I’m making this tomorrow for a girls’ night, perfect for this cold weather. Any ideas on what to eat with a drink like this? We need something to munch on and to soak up some of the booze!
Ella, Cheeses and cold meats, nuts and dried fruits goes very well with it! Enjoy it!
This sounds wonderful! Going to serve this at thanksgiving. I was wondering what brand Pinot Grigio is best?
Thanks!
Made this today, half with pinot and half with moscato. LOVED the moscato, really helps mask the vodka’s strength. Pinot tasted like cough syrup. I’ll make the moscato one again for sure. Thanks for the recipe!
How would you make this if you wanted it virgin style?
can a lil bit of club soda be added for some sparkle?
I subbed the cider for sparkling apple cider!
This was so yummy!
So I bought Salted caramel vodka by mistake. :/ Do you think it will taste ok with the ‘salt’ flavor? Don’t want to make up a whole batch and have it taste icky!……
Was it ok???? I did the same!
Did anyone find out if using salted Carmel vodka would be ok? My husband bought that instead of regular Carmel vodka.
In case you all were wondering, I have calculated the ABV for this mixture. Using 30% spirits and 13.5% wine, this cocktail weighs in at a nice 7.2% ABV. Drink responsibly!
How much vodka do you use?
What would the recipe be for one serving
2.5 oz of wine
1 oz vodka
5 oz cider
Any idea how this would taste using a white zinfandel and sparkling cider instead or pinot and regular cider?
I think it all depends on your taste preferences. If you typically enjoy sweeter wines like white zinfandel, then you will probably like it in this drink. I think the sparkling cider idea is great! It would just give it a little bit of fizz, which sounds lovely.
I made a large batch of this and many thought it was too sweet! I can’t drink /test it myself, but has anyone ever cut it with a 1/4 c of bourbon and/or added club soda to cut the sweetness down? Other options could be to add OJ, but I don’t know how well that would go… Thank you!
Can you use spiced apple cider?
Hi Jen,
You could totally use spiced apple cider. It will add a lot of spiciness to the drink, however. It just depends on your taste preferences. I personally don’t care for spiced cider, so I probably wouldn’t like it. But if you know that you are a fan of spiced cider, they you will probably love it in this drink. Hope you like it 🙂
I love that you have Louisburg cider. I have a lot of family there. It’s all I buy! We can get it here in Omaha!
Made this and I loved it. I didn’t realize that I picked a bottle of spiced cider…it still tasted great. The extra flavors just added to the whole drink. I’ll try with regular cider. I used the same exact measurements…I know what I’ll be bringing to holiday gatherings etc this season
Will Moscato wine work for this recipe or will it make it too sweet?? I’m making it today for Thanksgiving!!!!! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!!! 🙂
made this last night for friends before a christmas party and everyone LOVED IT!!! I chopped apples and cooked them down with some of the sangria plus cinnamon and maple syrup, put it in a bowl on the side for everyone to add and that made it really awesome. Will definitely make again, it was a total hit. THANK YOU!